Forest Pitch - May 2011

A SCOTTISH artist planning to create a "field of dreams" in the middle of a forest has unveiled the site which will host two football matches in the run-up to the Olympics before being taken over by nature again.

Part of the Bowhill Estate, near the Borders town of Selkirk, is being transformed into an arena which will play host to around 1000 spectators for the one-off occasion - which will be part of a UK-wide Cultural Olympiad next summer.

Read the rest of the Scotsman Article here: http://news.scotsman.com/news/From-forest-to-a-field.6770657.jp

Kirkhope's Green Trio

As part of the Ranger Service at Bowhill we work closely with local schools - here is one success story

http://www.selkirkweekendadvertiser.co.uk/selkirknews/Kirkhopes-green-trio.6324981.jp

Sir Walter Scott Prize - Borders Book Festival

The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch sponsor the UKs  biggest prize for an historical novel.  For more details see

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/8482697.stm

Buccleuch Estates Christmas Tree Erected at Jenners

5 November: Visitors from Chernobyl

For the last few years Bowhill, in addition to many other attractions, has welcomed visitors from Chernobyl and their host families to Bowhill.

 The Southern Reporter 

22 October: Tweed Valley Forest Festival

Details of the Tweed Valley Forest Festival and Bowhill's involvement.

Southern Reporter

2 October 2009: Five Stars for Drumlanrig

Buccleuch have a double reason to celebrate as Drumlanrig Castle also achieves 5 Stars.

For more details see the Cumnock Chronicle

2 October 2009: The Muster

The Muster in the local press

Selkirk Weekend Advertiser

29 September 2009: The Ragged Lion

An article about the Ragged Lion theatre performance which had its debut at Bowhill

The Times Online

25 & 27 September: The Carterhaugh Ba' Game

Part of the Muster at Bowhill was the re'enactment of the Carterhaugh Ba' Game by local school children. 

Border Telegraph

BBC News Online

24 September 2009: Walter Scott and Bowhill Gathering

The Scotsman considers Sir Walter Scott in this Homecoming Year

The Scotsman

18 September 2009: Bowhill Celebrates 5 Stars

Bowhill staff celebrate their 5 star achievement

Selkirk Weekend Advertiser

Homecoming Competitions

Winners of the Clan Scott Gathering 'Good with Words' and an 'Iconic Image competition are below.

Writing Competition Adult Winner - Jennifer Payne

Writing Compeititon Junior Winner - David of P7 Yarrow Primary School

Iconic Image - Peter Carroll

27 August 2009: Jenners Select Christmas Tree from Bowhill Estate

2 August 2009: Merida Mountain Bike Event

30 April 2009: Scotts wha hae a link..